GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Crypto Industry Statistics

Supply chain blockchain market rapidly grows, improving transparency, reducing costs.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Blockchain reduces theft and counterfeiting in supply chains by providing immutable tracking records

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25% of global supply chain disruptions are attributed to fraud, which blockchain technology can mitigate

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Implementation of blockchain in supply chain finance increased transaction transparency, reducing fraud incidents by up to 50%

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The global blockchain supply chain market was valued at approximately $415 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $9.39 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 56.4%

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Only 20% of supply chain companies have fully integrated blockchain into their operations, indicating a primarily experimental stage

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The total investment in blockchain startups focusing on supply chain solutions reached $500 million in 2022

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Blockchain adoption in the pharmaceutical supply chain is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2027, due to anti-counterfeiting needs

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The use of blockchain in aerospace supply chains is gaining momentum, with several key companies investing in the technology

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The largest geographic adopter of blockchain in supply chains is North America, accounting for 65% of deployments

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70% of blockchain-based supply chain solutions are deployed in North America

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Over 60% of blockchain supply chain solutions reported improved transparency in operations

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The use of smart contracts in supply chain management can reduce process costs by up to 30%

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83% of supply chain executives believe blockchain will streamline processes

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Blockchain can reduce lead times in supply chain processes by up to 50%

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65% of survey respondents indicated that blockchain enhances visibility across supply chains

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The integration of IoT with blockchain in supply chains is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% through 2025

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45% of supply chain firms using blockchain report a reduction in audit costs

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Over 80% of multinational corporations exploring blockchain are focused on improving supply chain transparency

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Blockchain-based track-and-trace solutions can be implemented at a cost reduction of up to 35% compared to traditional systems

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Blockchain can enhance supplier onboarding efficiency by reducing verification time from days to hours

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The deployment of blockchain solutions in supply chains resulted in a 60% faster settlement of transactions in 2022, according to industry surveys

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Companies utilizing blockchain in supply chains see an average reduction of 25% in inventory costs

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Blockchain integration in supply chains has led to an increase of 35% in data accuracy and consistency, according to recent research

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80% of supply chain organizations report that blockchain enhances collaboration among partners

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Blockchain traceability solutions are credited with reducing returns in consumer packaged goods by 20%, due to better quality assurance

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Cross-border supply chain finance transactions utilizing blockchain increased by 150% in 2022

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Approximately 45% of supply chain companies have adopted or are testing blockchain technology for traceability

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40% of supply chain organizations expect blockchain to significantly impact compliance processes

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The highest adoption of blockchain in supply chains is in the food industry, at 55%, due to the need for traceability

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Blockchain implementation in logistics can improve shipment tracking accuracy by 80%

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Blockchain can help reduce paperwork by up to 90% in global trade documentation processes

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50% of consumers are willing to pay more for products verified via blockchain traceability

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Blockchain technology is used in 34% of global shipping transactions to improve transparency

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Approximately 66% of supply chain executives believe that blockchain will reduce dispute resolution timeframes

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28% of blockchain supply chain projects are focused on counterfeit prevention

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55% of blockchain projects in supply chain management are related to food safety and origin verification

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44% of supply chain organizations see blockchain as a key enabler of circular economy practices

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Blockchain-powered decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are being tested for supply chain management governance, with 15 active projects as of 2023

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The ability to perform real-time audit and compliance checks via blockchain is valued by 70% of supply chain managers

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Blockchain-based solutions are being adopted in over 90 countries for supply chain traceability projects, indicating global reach

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30% of non-food supply chain companies have plans to pilot blockchain projects in the next 12 months, indicating rising corporate interest

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Blockchain-based identity verification in supply chains can reduce onboarding time for new suppliers by up to 75%

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58% of supply chain firms report that blockchain helps improve risk management and mitigation, according to industry surveys

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Key Highlights

The global blockchain supply chain market was valued at approximately $415 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $9.39 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 56.4%
Over 60% of blockchain supply chain solutions reported improved transparency in operations
The use of smart contracts in supply chain management can reduce process costs by up to 30%
Cross-border supply chain finance transactions utilizing blockchain increased by 150% in 2022
Approximately 45% of supply chain companies have adopted or are testing blockchain technology for traceability
83% of supply chain executives believe blockchain will streamline processes
Blockchain reduces theft and counterfeiting in supply chains by providing immutable tracking records
40% of supply chain organizations expect blockchain to significantly impact compliance processes
The highest adoption of blockchain in supply chains is in the food industry, at 55%, due to the need for traceability
70% of blockchain-based supply chain solutions are deployed in North America
Blockchain can reduce lead times in supply chain processes by up to 50%
65% of survey respondents indicated that blockchain enhances visibility across supply chains
Blockchain implementation in logistics can improve shipment tracking accuracy by 80%

From instantly tracking stolen goods to slashing costs by nearly a third, blockchain is revolutionizing the supply chain industry—and its explosive growth suggests a future where transparency and efficiency are the new norms.

Blockchain Impact on Security and Traceability

Blockchain reduces theft and counterfeiting in supply chains by providing immutable tracking records
25% of global supply chain disruptions are attributed to fraud, which blockchain technology can mitigate
Implementation of blockchain in supply chain finance increased transaction transparency, reducing fraud incidents by up to 50%

Blockchain Impact on Security and Traceability Interpretation

By harnessing blockchain’s unalterable ledger, the crypto industry is transforming supply chains from a risky game of cat and mouse—where 25% of disruptions stem from fraud—into a fortress of transparency, slashing fraud incidents by up to half.

Market Adoption and Investment

The global blockchain supply chain market was valued at approximately $415 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $9.39 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 56.4%
Only 20% of supply chain companies have fully integrated blockchain into their operations, indicating a primarily experimental stage
The total investment in blockchain startups focusing on supply chain solutions reached $500 million in 2022
Blockchain adoption in the pharmaceutical supply chain is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2027, due to anti-counterfeiting needs
The use of blockchain in aerospace supply chains is gaining momentum, with several key companies investing in the technology
The largest geographic adopter of blockchain in supply chains is North America, accounting for 65% of deployments

Market Adoption and Investment Interpretation

Despite rapid growth and burgeoning investments, the supply chain blockchain industry remains in its experimental infancy, with North America leading the charge and only a fifth of companies fully integrated, signaling both vast potential and significant room for stabilization.

Regional and Demographic Trends

70% of blockchain-based supply chain solutions are deployed in North America

Regional and Demographic Trends Interpretation

With 70% of blockchain supply chain solutions deployed in North America, it seems the continent's commitment to transparency and efficiency is leading the charge—though the rest of the world might want to catch up before they miss the blockchain boat.

Supply Chain Optimization and Efficiency

Over 60% of blockchain supply chain solutions reported improved transparency in operations
The use of smart contracts in supply chain management can reduce process costs by up to 30%
83% of supply chain executives believe blockchain will streamline processes
Blockchain can reduce lead times in supply chain processes by up to 50%
65% of survey respondents indicated that blockchain enhances visibility across supply chains
The integration of IoT with blockchain in supply chains is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% through 2025
45% of supply chain firms using blockchain report a reduction in audit costs
Over 80% of multinational corporations exploring blockchain are focused on improving supply chain transparency
Blockchain-based track-and-trace solutions can be implemented at a cost reduction of up to 35% compared to traditional systems
Blockchain can enhance supplier onboarding efficiency by reducing verification time from days to hours
The deployment of blockchain solutions in supply chains resulted in a 60% faster settlement of transactions in 2022, according to industry surveys
Companies utilizing blockchain in supply chains see an average reduction of 25% in inventory costs
Blockchain integration in supply chains has led to an increase of 35% in data accuracy and consistency, according to recent research
80% of supply chain organizations report that blockchain enhances collaboration among partners
Blockchain traceability solutions are credited with reducing returns in consumer packaged goods by 20%, due to better quality assurance

Supply Chain Optimization and Efficiency Interpretation

As blockchain continues to revolutionize supply chains—slashing costs, boosting transparency, and accelerating processes—it’s clear that in the race toward smarter logistics, those ignoring the chain risk being left behind in the digital dust.

Use Cases and Industry Applications

Cross-border supply chain finance transactions utilizing blockchain increased by 150% in 2022
Approximately 45% of supply chain companies have adopted or are testing blockchain technology for traceability
40% of supply chain organizations expect blockchain to significantly impact compliance processes
The highest adoption of blockchain in supply chains is in the food industry, at 55%, due to the need for traceability
Blockchain implementation in logistics can improve shipment tracking accuracy by 80%
Blockchain can help reduce paperwork by up to 90% in global trade documentation processes
50% of consumers are willing to pay more for products verified via blockchain traceability
Blockchain technology is used in 34% of global shipping transactions to improve transparency
Approximately 66% of supply chain executives believe that blockchain will reduce dispute resolution timeframes
28% of blockchain supply chain projects are focused on counterfeit prevention
55% of blockchain projects in supply chain management are related to food safety and origin verification
44% of supply chain organizations see blockchain as a key enabler of circular economy practices
Blockchain-powered decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are being tested for supply chain management governance, with 15 active projects as of 2023
The ability to perform real-time audit and compliance checks via blockchain is valued by 70% of supply chain managers
Blockchain-based solutions are being adopted in over 90 countries for supply chain traceability projects, indicating global reach
30% of non-food supply chain companies have plans to pilot blockchain projects in the next 12 months, indicating rising corporate interest
Blockchain-based identity verification in supply chains can reduce onboarding time for new suppliers by up to 75%
58% of supply chain firms report that blockchain helps improve risk management and mitigation, according to industry surveys

Use Cases and Industry Applications Interpretation

As blockchain redefines the global supply chain landscape—boosting cross-border transactions by 150%, streamlining paperwork by 90%, and promising faster dispute resolution and enhanced traceability—it's clear that the industry is embracing this digital backbone, with food safety and counterfeit prevention leading the charge, even as innovative governance models like DAOs quietly test the waters of decentralized supply chain management, all while consumer willingness to pay for verified authenticity signals a future where transparency isn't just a virtue but a competitive necessity.